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Meeting Date:
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6/9/2021 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda Items
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Approval to Purchase Student Desks Through Purchasing Cooperative
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Vision 2026:
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Financial & Facilities Management 1 Continue to ensure a balanced budget that builds and maintains a fund balance that meets Board policy.
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Background
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Schools have identified a need to the Educational Services Department for additional student desks to meet the instructional needs of our students. Due to the pandemic, social distancing requirements are in place as more students return to in-person learning.
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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The District is a member of various government purchasing cooperatives that have the ability to streamline the purchasing process. Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP) is a public sector cooperative purchasing organization which has met the Joint Purchasing Act requirements, and has subsequently entered into a contract with Midwest Educational Furnishings Inc. Midwest Educational Furnishings Inc. has submitted a proposal to furnish 2,400 student desks, including freight, at a cost of $157,482.72.
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Funding:
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Cost: $157,482.72
Funding Source: 2021-2022 Education Fund
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Board Policy
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4:60 Purchases and Contracts
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase from Midwest Educational Furnishings Inc. in the amount of $157,482.72 as part of the government purchasing cooperative as presented.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Lisa Maher - Dir of Business Services
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Signed By:
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Bill Farley - Assist. Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Susan Booton Moved, Member Rob Hanlon seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase from Midwest Educational Furnishings Inc. in the amount of $157,482.72 as part of the government purchasing cooperative as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Brad Paulsen | Yes | | Chris Crabtree | Yes | | Rob Hanlon | Yes | | Susan Booton | Yes | | Dave Long | Yes | | Mary Yeboah | Yes | | Angela Blatner | Yes | |
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